Antique "marquise" Ring, Victorian Style, With Rubies And Diamonds

We are offering for sale a magnificent, rare ring dating from the Historicist period, circa 1880.

It is a classic “marquise” ring. This piece captivates with its masterful craftsmanship and the combination of materials typical of the late 19th century.

Period: Historicism / Late Victorian era. Late 19th century (1880–1900)

Style: marquise-navette shape with artistic openwork filigree motifs and scrollwork

Material: The highly detailed front face and the ring shank are made of silver. The base structure and the magnificent undulating setting are made of 18-karat yellow gold.

Center stone: a historic flat-cut ruby, set in a decorated chaton setting.
Weight: approximately 0.50 ct

Setting: The filigree ring shank is set with 10 sparkling diamonds in old-cut and/or rose-cut styles, which reveal their full brilliance in the light.
Weight: approximately 0.30 ct
Clarity: SI1/SI2

Dimensions and weight: size 57/17 and weight of 9.35 grams. The gold is certified 18-karat AU.